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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
6
Eastern League games show a see saw series as Toronto and Wilkes Barre win two and lose one. Syracuse drops a notch while Buffalo nears the 400 mark as clubs begin home series with nearby rivals and Wilkes-Barre aims to rebound.
Wilkes-Barre faces Scranton Providence meets Springfield Rochester plays Syracuse Buffalo meets Toronto in scheduled league matchups with four pairs listed for the day.
Syracuse captured the game this afternoon by good luck with Therely hitting as Day pitched steadily for Syracuse. Wilkes-Barre showed superior fielding in places, batteries credited as Ryan and Delaney for Wilkes-Barre and Keenan and Wente for Syracuse.
Toronto won both eastern league games against Buffalo on Canada Day. Morning contest featured erratic pitching by Gannon and strong work by McPartlin. Afternoon game saw early runs but Toronto kept hits scattered after the first inning with solid defense and timely batters.
In a league spread, leaders endured a day of mixed results as Washington and St. Louis split, Pittsburgh and Chicago also faltered, while Baltimore and Brooklyn posted contrasting outcomes. The slate preserves current standings with no clubs moved.
Reported box scores from Lancaster and Pottsville games list Batteries Yeager Roth Ames Westlake and Stemmell Rogers Eller Schaub. Umpires Donohue and Conrad oversee the two contests with scores 2087 to 421 and 1 to 658 respectively.
Buffalo offers outfielder Goodenough and shortstop Leewe in renewed bid to land Pat Meaney from Scranton. Buffalo manager Rowe seeks Meaney, with Meaney eager to join Buffalo, after years of linked praise and prior near moves. The saga ties to Harrisburg Harrisburg and Bloomsburg histories surrounding Meaney.
The article argues Meaney may boost Buffalo's payroll if he joins the team, predicting loud public outcry from Scranton supporters. It notes Scranton would resist trading him for lesser players and warns of a potential drop in gate receipts if Meaney leaves.
The Barons arrived home after an eight-game trip posting three wins. No loss by more than two runs, and all victories came after the opponent led. Griffin’s managing has the team playing strong baseball and facing Wilkes-Barre in the series opener at Athletic Park this afternoon.
The Moosle Populars accept the challenge of the Olyphant Browns with a Saturday morn game at 2 PM, managed by Thomas Muir, on Little Woods Grounds. Halk Wast Sile Juniors face a clash at the same ground. other matches include Davies and Phillips versus Harrington and Hall, and the Has-Beens against the Harmonies. A day of sport is planned at Logan's Exchange Hotel, Dunmore, on July 3 with amateur stakes, entry fees, and a shooting contest rule set. WM. Ammerman serves as manager.
E Williams and Robert Jones with Secretary Edwin McClay and Hector Jones list appointed teachers for the coming year. Principals include Carrie A Kenyon at Columbia and Bertha G Williams at No 1, with several assistants and janitors assigned. Salaries range from 10 to 70 dollars monthly. Columbia janitor 20, Central janitor 14. special investigators Thorp Williams and Newton to inspect and repair Central school building. Board adjourns to Colombia building on the first Monday in August.
A prominent Scranton resident sends a letter to The Tribune protesting that the Mulberry Street line to Nay Aug has ceased daily service. She notes families must pay fares on the Petersboro Nine, walk long dusty roads to reach the park, and asks city councils and park commissioners to arrange reliable access. The writer, who wishes to remain unnamed, criticizes Sunday service only for men and urges daily car service for women and children.
Warden Thomas Jay of the county jail resigned yesterday and ex-chief of police William T. Simpson was named his successor. Jay left at noon. Simpson assumed duties as warden the same day. Sheriff Clemons said the resignation was not prompted by charges against Jay or Green, noting Jay left due to dislike of the work. The salary is $75 monthly and the court confirmed Simpson’s appointment.
At 11 last night Minnie Smith an inmate of Lil Russells house in Raymond court swallowed laudanum but Doctor Pennypacker gave an antidote and saved her life The act followed an assault and battery by her lover Guerens a young man said to be involved in the incident The report records the motive as the attack and the attempted death.
Judge L H Bennett of Lugerne county bench filed his report in the equity suit Scranton Gas and Water Co versus Northern Coal and Tron Co. He rules the railroad may reclaim sixty feet of right of way, enabling a double track from above Dodgetown bridge to the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western stone arch, despite Gas and Water’s land claim. The case concerns encroachment risks on the gas house and city interests.
Miss Maud Mullenix will spend several days with friends in Park Place and Miss Grace A. Davis visited acquaintances. In Waverly the Fourth will be observed by the Methodist church with a supper and festival in the evening. Epworth league cabinet meets Thursday to transfer business and a Sunday meeting forms a union of leagues. Morris J. Davidson, clothier, offers fine clothing at once.
Mrs. J. Meffley of Newfoundland Pennsylvania reports pleurisy and heart trouble left her weak and nervous. After taking Hood's Sarsaparilla she regained strength and can work again, praising Hood's Pills as the best in the house. Bright FEMICURE LITTLE LIVER PILLS advertised for ladies regulate liver kidneys stomach and bowels and relieve constipation headaches dizziness indigestion and biliousness. Sold by Carl Lorens Druggist 418 Lackawanna Ave Scranton.
Blakely school board met in the Second ward school last night at 8.00 with president J D Peck presiding. Other members present were A Thorpe George Newton E H Ritter Joseph G Bell and John. The meeting announced the selection of instructors for Peckville teachers.
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